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spicy refrigerator tomato jam

around this time a few years ago i made this yummy spicy tomato and peach jam and i loved it.... and since i had great looking tomatoes and jalapenos a few weeks ago in my garden i decided to make todays recipe.. it was really good.. spicy.. sweet.. and perfect on my outrageously good bltt.. {which i will post tomorrow}. i remember the first time i tasted jalapeno jam.. it was probably 1990 a client gave it to my boss for christmas.. he let me try it i loved it.. i then got the name of the company that made it... i called and got their catalogue {this was all before i had a computer} i ordered a few cases.. then in 1994 i had my own business making gift baskets and i had a spicy jalapeno basket that had the jam and chocolate covered jalapenos.. it was fun.. i loved it.. i now always have a jar of jalapeno jam in my fridge.. i love to mix it with whipped cream cheese and serve with crackers.. i like to put it on eggs.. in sandwiches.. on burgers.. yummmm..

in
a medium sauce pan, combine sugar, chopped/peeled tomatoes, peppers,
lemon juice and zest... bring to a boil over medium-low heat reduce to low and
simmer for about 30 - 45 minutes.. breaking down the tomatoes.. i
used the back of spoon to "mash" them towards the end.. make sure to stir
regularly.. it will start to become thick and jelly like.. when done ladle into
a jelly jar.. :) and refrigerate for about 12 hours before using.. and then
enjoy.. its only
good for about 3-4 weeks..

I have had a love for cooking since I was young.. well ok at first it wasn't a love it was my "chore." but love came later.. When I turned 16 my Mother started me reading recipes on Sunday and then picking 2 or 3 from her cook books or magazines and then preparing a grocery list from the recipe (which today I am lost if I don't have my detailed list for my trip to the store) from my list I would then clip coupons and I would head off to the grocery store.. As an incintive (I always need incintives and money works wonders *smile*) I was allowed to keep any money I saved from the coupons and she would then pay me per meal I made. I had to cook at leaast 2 a week but if wanted more money I would cook more, the prices ranged from $5.00 for simple meals such as tacos and refried beans (no canned in my house) or $15.00 for something like Chicken Cacciatore (because it takes so much longer but is so much worth it). So when I got married and got a house of my own I was able to conquer the grocery store and cooking delicious meals. um thanks Mom?